pact \pact\ (p[a^]kt), n. [L. pactum, fr. paciscere to make a
   bargain or contract, fr. pacere to settle, or agree upon; cf.
   pangere to fasten, Gr. phgny`nai, Skr. p[=a][,c]a bond, and
   E. fang: cf. F. pacte. Cf. {Peace}, {Fadge}, v.]
   An agreement; a league; a compact; a covenant. --Bacon.
   
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         The engagement and pact of society which goes by the
         name of the constitution.                --Burke.
   
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